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This year’s campaign is focused on the theme, “Are
You Up to Date? Vaccinate!,” to remind people of
all ages of the importance of immunization. Getting
immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting community effort.
People of all ages should be vaccinated against a variety
of diseases. By staying up-to-date on the recommended
vaccines, individuals can protect themselves, their
families and friends and their communities from serious,
life-threatening infections.
Children are particularly vulnerable
to infection, so most vaccines are given during the
first five to six years of life. Other immunizations
are recommended during adolescent or adult years and,
for certain vaccines, booster immunizations are recommended
throughout life. Vaccines against certain diseases that
may be encountered while traveling outside of the U.S.
are recommended for travelers to specific regions of
the world.
As health care workers being up
to date with your immunizations is even more important.
Take a moment and reflect on whether you are up-to-date
with your own immunizations More
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